Cath discovers the people in Damien Wilkins’ life who inspired his latest novel, “Delirious”. It’s an emotionally powerful novel about families, ageing and the surprising ways second chances come around. + Annie visits Orchard Books in the Adelaide Arcade where she receives a masterclass in styling a warm, inviting and delightfully idiosyncratic second-hand bookshop. + Our random reader recommends “Time of the Child” and “This is Happiness” by Niall Williams. Guests: Damien Wilkins, New Zealand author of “Delirious”... and 14 other novels. Nick Patrick and Kate Treloar, owners of Orchard Bookshop, Adelaide Arcade. Other books that get a mention: Cath recommends her holiday reads; “Molly Keen; A Life” by Sally Phipps and “Overtaken” by Alexei Sayle Annie recommends “The Tenderness of Wolves” by Stef Penney INSTAGRAM @thwupbooks@orchardbookshop @damienwilkins103See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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